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Beacons

Shining a light on Welsh talent.

Through short film scheme Beacons, we

Develop bold and unique voices

Explore diverse forms of cinematic storytelling

Establish burgeoning careers

Beacons is currently closed for applications.

In each round between five and seven short films are funded, with awards ranging between £5,000 and £15,000. Films can be up to 15 minutes in length, made in any genre or technique, including animation, documentary, Virtual Reality and 360° filmmaking, and may be in English, Welsh or a mix of languages reflecting the rich heritage and cultural diversity of Wales.

Full details on eligibility and the application process can be found in the Beacons guidelines and you can download application forms below.

BFI Welsh Talent NETWORK

The BFI NETWORK is a UK-wide talent development programme for new and emerging film writers, directors and producers.

Devised by the BFI and delivered by its national partners - Ffilm Cymru Wales, Creative England, Creative Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen – the BFI NETWORK is committed to discovering the next generation of British filmmaking talent.

Company Support

Ffilm Cymru Wales is committed to supporting Welsh talent and to contributing to a thriving and diverse indigenous film infrastructure across Wales. As part of this, we offer our Company Support programme for innovative and promising Wales-based production and/or distribution companies to facilitate their further innovation, improve audience reach and enable company growth.

We are looking to support forward thinking companies that have a clear commitment to feature film as part of their overall business model, and where our funding and support can make a real difference to the company’s progress.

Ffilm Cymru Wales is seeking to help foster production and/or distribution companies with a strong sense of identity who are dedicated to developing strong film projects and nurturing distinctive Welsh talent. Successful companies will be able to demonstrate their desire to work with partners in the UK and internationally; their ability to leverage finance and have a clear sense of direction for building a sustainable business. This should include clear thinking around how to maximise the value developed from their intellectual property and early consideration of identifying and developing tailored audience reach strategies in today’s marketplace.

Lottery funding is available for the Company Support programme on a de minimis basis. There is no minimum award amount set, but we’d expect awards to be in the range of £30,000 - £80,000 per awarded company.

The funding will be disbursed through two routes:

Open calls, as and when advertised

By invitation. Eligible companies may be invited to apply by Ffilm Cymru Wales on a rolling-basis throughout the year, as and when a specific opportunity to develop innovation, audience reach and company growth potential arises, enabling a quick, flexible and iterative approach to company development.

Our Company Support fund is currently closed. Please check back regularly for updates on future calls for applications.

Here are examples of what was funded previously:- BAFTA Cymru Career Starters – networking and masterclasses in mid and north Wales- Chapter Moviemaker – to extend activities to north and west Wales- SHIFFT Female Filmmakers’ Lab – to run an event for female identifying filmmakers - Swansea Scriptwriters’ Forum – supporting writers to move from stage to screenwriting- Wales International Documentary Festival – international networking opportunities and the creation of an online resource and mentoring and networking platform

Of course we recognise networks come in all shapes and sizes, some more formal than others. Networks may meet on a regular basis, others may be focussed around special events, or address issues of gender, race, sexuality, disability, or divided by genre, platform or skill. Members may meet face to face or online.

Applications for the Connector fund are currently closed, but will reopen later in 2018. Please see the guidelines and application forms below for full details.

If you have any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of your project prior to application, please contact:

Hatch

Developing films for families; supporting a film industry which is engaging and accessible to all.

Ffilm Cymru’s ‘Hatch’ programme will develop up to four live-action family films based on existing IP and will support filmmaker and venue understanding of how to cater for that audience. Targeted training events and activities that bring kids into the development process will provide filmmakers with a unique opportunity to gain feedback from their target audience and to benefit from the advice of experts in the field.

Horizons

A fast and flexible fund that adapts to your needs.

Through Horizons Support, we

Nurture emerging film talent

Tailor support for individual projects

Advance your career development

The Horizons Fund offers tailored support to circa 6-10 individuals and feature film projects per year of up to £6,000 per award. Whether you are seeking a mentor to help further your professional career, or project specific aid, the Horizons Fund can help. Horizons is a rolling fund, and open for applications.

Production

Ffilm Cymru Wales supports feature film projects with production and completion funding. We prioritise feature film projects involving a Wales born or based writer, director or producer but we will consider feature films with significant Welsh cultural value or opportunities for Welsh talent.